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TodayJul 22
from $289
TomorrowJul 23
from $304
ThuJul 24
from $220
FriJul 25
from $195
SatJul 26
from $190
SunJul 27
from $163
MonJul 28
from $164
TueJul 29
from $173

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 23 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: GW Bridge
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 23 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: July 25 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 23 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 23 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 23 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to New Orleans.

Average Price$108 - $395Average Duration1d 12h
48kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$163 - $754Average Duration1d 8h
171kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day
1d 12hAverage Duration
$108Cheapest ticket
48kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$150
Average bus trip duration1d 12h
Number of daily buses26
Earliest bus departure1:05am
Distance1178 miles (1900 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

New York City to New Orleans Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/20
$275
07/21
$293
Today
$281
07/23
$296
07/24
$231
07/25
$194
07/26
$226
07/27
$156
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to New Orleans was searched and found on Jul 27, 2025 with a price of $156

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $156 to $331 for a bus ticket from New York City to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $156 which is on 2025-07-27.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from New York City to New Orleans.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New York City to New Orleans, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from New York City to New Orleans that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New York City to New Orleans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to New York City by bus?

Bus from New York City to New Orleans

You can also go to New Orleans by train

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